2007 Opel Vectra vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Opel Vectra and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 575 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vectra | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
